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- This species first recruits to the survey gear in March.
- The index is for Age 0 fish.
- The Young-of-Year cutoff values are:
- March: 0-50 mm.
- April: 0-75 mm.
- May: 0-100 mm.
- June: 0-135 mm.
- July: 0-160 mm.
- August: 0-180 mm.
- September: 0-200 mm.
- October: 0-200 mm.
- November: 0-200 mm.
- December: 0-200 mm.
- January: 0-200 mm.
- February: 0-200 mm.
- YOY Index months are in bold.
- Stations in both the upper and lower portions of the rivers and all Bay segments are used.
Data collected after the transition to a new vessel and net (June 2015) have been adjusted by a species-specific calibration factor.
For more information on how this species is managed please visit the ASMFC website.